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Election Commission
ECI seeks explanations from SSP Mainpuri and Etawah for violation of ECI instructions on transfer & posting of police officers in view of ongoing bye elections to Mainpuri Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh
ECI directs SSP Mainpuri to relieve 6 Police Officers
Randomization of local police force to be ensured under supervision of Election Observers
The Election Commission of India, has sought explanations from SSP Mainpuri and Etawah for violation of ECI instructions on transfer and posting of police officers in view of ongoing bye elections to Mainpuri Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh. With reference to the representation received from Prof. Ramgopal Yadav of Samajwadi Party, the Commission headed by CEC Shri Rajiv Kumar along with ECs Shri Anup Chandra Pandey and Shri Arun Goel, after due deliberation has directed the following -
- SSP, Mainpuri to immediately relieve the Sub-Inspectors namely Shri Suresh Chand, Shri Kadir Shah, Shri Sudhir Kumar, Shri Sunil Kumar, Shri Satya Bhan and Shri Raj Kumar Goswami falling under the said transfer and posting policy, from the police stations located in respective Assembly segments, wherein they are presently posted.
- SSP, Mainpuri to submit explanation to the Commission as to why disciplinary proceedings should not be initiated against him for non-compliance of Commission’s extant instructions and relevant provisions of Model Code of Conduct while carrying out transfer & posting of Police personnel.
- SSP Etawah to furnish his explanation as to why disciplinary proceedings should not be initiated against him for granting long leave to the four SHOs of police stations of Vaidpura, Bharthana, Jaswantnagar and Chaubiya, without prior permission of the Commission after imposition of Model Code of Conduct.
- CEO UP has also been directed to ensure that force deployment relating to ongoing bye-election for 21-Mainpuri Parliamentary Constituency is done strictly under the supervision of the concerned General and Police Observer, following the laid down procedure of randomization etc. Randomization of local police force is a cornerstone of extant instruction of the Commission to ensure fairness.
- In order to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election, all DEOs of election going districts have also been directed to ensure that Commission’s extant instructions, relevant provisions of Law and Model Code of Conduct are complied with in letter and spirit.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay a visit to Moscow to attend the Victory Parade on June 24, 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. The Parade is organised to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people. Defence Minister of the Russian FederationMr Sergey Shoigu has invited Raksha Mantri to the Victory Parade, which was originally scheduled on May 9, 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Separately, a Tri-Service 75- Member Indian Military Contingent has already reached Moscow to participate in the Victory Parade along with Russian contingent and other invited contingents. The marching contingent taking part in the Victory Day Parade is led by a major rank officer of the gallant Sikh Light Infantry Regiment. The Regiment had fought with valour in the World WarII and has proud distinction of earning four BattleHonours and two Military Cross amongst other gallantry awards.
The Indian participation in the Victory Day parade will be a mark of tribute to the great sacrifices made by Russia and other nations in the Second World War in which Indian soldiers also participated and made supreme sacrifice. It may be recalled that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had congratulated President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin and Raksha Mantri congratulated his counterpart through special messages sent on the occasion of the 75thanniversary of the Victory Day. The visit of Raksha Mantri will strengthen the longstanding special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 467
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 188.38 Crore
More than 17 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 188.38 Crore  today. More than 17 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10404962
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2nd Dose
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10014600
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Precaution Dose
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4754818
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18415381
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2nd Dose
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17536174
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Precaution Dose
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7492794
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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27819610
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2nd Dose
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4938593
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58303863
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2nd Dose
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41879852
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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555621347
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2nd Dose
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477020206
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Precaution Dose
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122528
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202903432
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2nd Dose
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187703621
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Precaution Dose
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439388
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126853243
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2nd Dose
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116938420
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Precaution Dose
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14668003
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1000321838
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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856031466
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Precaution Dose
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27477531
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Total
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1883830835
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 27th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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45
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2nd Dose
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585
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Precaution Dose
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17084
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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123
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2nd Dose
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1005
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Precaution Dose
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43171
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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254391
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|
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2nd Dose
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513313
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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40152
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|
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2nd Dose
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121149
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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33283
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2nd Dose
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392219
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Precaution Dose
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|
8992
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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5024
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2nd Dose
|
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85638
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
34078
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
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3486
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2nd Dose
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56613
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Precaution Dose
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118543
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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336504
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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1170522
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Precaution Dose
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221868
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Total
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1728894
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
3 Scientists of Sree Chitra Medical Institute y bags 11th National Petrochemicals Award
Dr. Roy Joseph, Scientist G, Division of Polymeric Medical Devices Ms. Gopika V. Gopan, PhD student, Division of Polymeric Medical Devices Dr. Jayadevan ER, Professor,Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology Department 3 Scientists of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology bags 11th National Petrochemicals Award.
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Winners of the ‘National Petrochemical Award’
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Dr. Roy Joseph,
Scientist G, Division of Polymeric Medical Devices
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Ms. Gopika V. Gopan,
PhD student, Division of Polymeric Medical Devices
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Dr. Jayadevan ER,
Professor,Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology Department
A novel injectable radiopaque liquid embolic agent developed by scientists of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology  , Dr.Roy Joseph, Ms.Gopika Gopan and Dr.Jayadevan  has been successfully tested in pig model. The invention has secured them the 11th National Petrochemicals Award under the category ‘Polymers in Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications’ instituted by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India.
The innovative development of the polymeric embolic agent is helpful for the treatment of arteriovenous malformation  of the brain. AVM is an abnormal tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries directly with the veins, without normal capillaries in between. AVM disrupts blood flow and oxygen supply to normal brain tissues. Being abnormal, these blood vessels can lead on to rupture causing haemorrhage, stroke, seizures, and eventual damage to brain tissues.
The unique advantage of the material developed by the scientists of SCTIMST is its radiopacity without adding metallic materials. Radiopacity enables interventional radiologists to have real-time visibility of the material while injecting it into the diseased vessels under X-ray-guided fluoroscopy. The inventors have filed applications for securing United States, European and Indian patents for the invention. The institute is expecting to transfer the technology for commercial production at the earliest. This development was carried out with the grant received from the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, under the technical research centre scheme.
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Ministry of Finance
Government Unveils vision for the Next Decade
The Government has unveiled its vision for the next decade, listing thereby ten most important dimensions in 2030. “With this comprehensive ten-dimensional Vision, we will create an India where poverty, malnutrition, littering and illiteracy would be a matter of the past. India would be a modern, technology driven, high growth, equitable and transparent society.” said Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Railways & Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal while presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 in Parliament today.
The Minister further said, “India is poised to become a five trillion dollar economy in the next five years and aspires to become 10 trillion dollar economy thereafter.”
The dimensions of Vision-2030 outlined by Shri Goyal are as follows-
- To create physical and social infrastructure for ten trillion dollar economy and to provide ease of living.
- Digital India led by the youths with innumberable start-ups and million of jobs.
- To make India pollution free by focusing on Electrical Vehicles and renewables.
- Rural industrailisation using modern technologies to generate massive employment.
- Clean rivers, with safe drinking water to all Indians and efficient use of water in irrigation using micro-irrigation techniques.
- Besides scaling up Sagarmala, India’s coastline and ocean waters will power development
- Through our space programme – Gaganyaan, India becoming the launch-pad of satellites for the World
- Self sufficiency in food production and producing food in the most organic way.
- A healthy India by 2030 and a distress free health care and wellness system for all. Ayushman Bharat and women participation would be an important component in it.
- Employees working with elected Government, transforming India into Minimum Government Maximum Governance nation.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Bhoomi Rashi Portal
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has developed the Bhoomi Rashi portal to digitize the land acquisition process for National Highway  Projects. The Portal has been made mandatory for all the Project Implementing Agencies w.e.f. 01.04.2018.
With the adoption of Bhoomi Rashi portal, all the draft Land Acquisition notifications are submitted online by the concerned revenue official of the State Government, duly designated as Competent Authority for Land Acquisition . The draft notifications after the approval of the Ministry are then sent online to the Government of India Press through e-Gazette.
Thus, the entire land acquisition process has been digitized and has become paperless. The portal has greatly reduced the time period for publication of notifications and brought in efficiency as well as transparency. During the Financial year 2018-19, a total of 2842 land acquisition notifications were issued as against an average of 1000 notifications issued yearly during the financial years 2016-17 and 2017-18 . A total of 9464 notifications under section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 have been published through the Bhoomi Rashi portal from 01.04.2018 till 21.03.2022. Also, a total of 86235.6981231 hectare land has been acquired under section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 through the Bhoomi Rashi portal from 01.04.2018 to 21.03.2022.
The efficacy of the portal is reviewed in the Ministry from time to time and based on the feedback from the State Governments, as also from the Implementing Agencies of the Ministry, relevant changes are carried out in the Bhoomi Rashi portal.
The details to part  of the question is Annexed.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REGARDING BHOOMI RASHI PORTAL
The State wise details of the cases registered on the Bhoomi Rashi portal since its inception:-
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Sl.No.
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State
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Surveys 
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-
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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69015
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-
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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2
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-
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ASSAM
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12516
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-
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BIHAR
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75494
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|
-
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CHHATTISGARH
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47648
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|
-
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DELHI
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1663
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|
-
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GOA
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4233
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|
-
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GUJARAT
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27209
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|
-
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HARYANA
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116616
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|
-
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HIMACHAL PRADESH
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|
33358
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|
-
|
|
JAMMU & KASHMIR
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|
10747
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|
-
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JHARKHAND
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27905
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|
-
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KARNATAKA
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73749
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|
-
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KERALA
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38653
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|
-
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LADAKH
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2546
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|
-
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MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
60589
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|
-
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MAHARASHTRA
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71022
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|
-
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MANIPUR
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4690
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|
-
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MIZORAM
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21409
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|
-
|
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ODISHA
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33230
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|
-
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PONDICHERRY
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680
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|
-
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PUNJAB
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111024
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|
-
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RAJASTHAN
|
|
89769
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|
-
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|
SIKKIM
|
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3992
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-
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TAMIL NADU
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72279
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|
-
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TELANGANA
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18704
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-
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|
TRIPURA
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13274
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|
-
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|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
83260
|
|
-
|
|
UTTARAKHAND
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|
24795
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|
-
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|
WEST BENGAL
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|
12683
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
1162754
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Sero-prevalence study conducted by National Center for Disease Control NCDC, MoHFW, in Delhi, June 2020
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare [MoHFW] commissioned a sero-surveillance study in Delhi.
This study has been done by the National Center for Disease Control [ NCDC] in collaboration with Govt of National Capital Territory of Delhi, following a rigorous multi-stage sampling study design.
Study was conducted from 27th of June 2020 to 10th July 2020.
For all the 11 districts of Delhi, survey teams were formed. Blood samples were collected from selected individualsafter taking written informed consent and then their sera were tested for IgG antibodies and infection using COVID KAVACH ELISA approved by Indian Council for Medical Research [ICMR]. It is one of the largest sero-prevalence studies conducted in the country using the ELISA testing.
21,387 samples were collected as per lab standardsand were tested. The tests done help in identification of presence of antibodies in the general population. These test performed is not a diagnostic test but only provides information about past infection due to SARSCoV-2 in individuals who test positive.
Antibody testing repeatedly done over time i.e. sero-surveillance, generates important evidence for assessing the spread of the pandemic from time to time.
The results of the sero-prevalence study show that on an average, across Delhi, the prevalence of IgG antibodies is 23.48 %. The study also indicates that a large number of infected persons remain asymptomatic. This implies the following:
- Nearly six months into the epidemic, only 23.48% of the people are affectedin Delhi,which has several pockets of dense population. This can be attributed to the proactive efforts taken by the Government toprevent the spread of infection including prompt lockdown,effective containment and surveillance measures, including contact tracing and tracking, as well as citizen’s compliance to COVID Appropriate Behaviours.
- However, a significant proportion of the population is still vulnerable. Therefore, the containment measures need to continue with the same rigour. Non-pharmacological interventions such as physical distancing, use of face mask/cover, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and avoidance of crowded places etc., must be followed strictly.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 112.34 Cr
More than 30.20 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.26%
10,229 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is lowest in 523 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 52 days
With the administration of 30,20,119 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 112.34 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,15,01,243sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,80,497
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2nd Dose
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93,34,144
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,74,094
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2nd Dose
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1,61,78,125
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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43,26,35,344
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2nd Dose
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17,04,47,156
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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17,83,12,929
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2nd Dose
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10,49,30,515
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,17,34,885
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2nd Dose
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7,11,02,789
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Total
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1,12,34,30,478
The recovery of 11,926 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,38,49,785.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.26%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 141 consecutive days now.
10,229 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently at 1,34,096 is lowest in 523 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.39% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 9,15,198 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 62.46 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.99% remains less than 2% for the last 52 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.12%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 42 days and below 3% for 77 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Standard Operating Protocol  on Movement of Stranded Workers by Trains
In continuation of the revised consolidated guidelines on lockdown measures dt. 17.05.2020, Ministry of Home Affairs  has issued revised Standard Operating Protocol  on movement of stranded workers by trains.
The SOPs allow movement of stranded workers by trains as under:
- Ministry of Railways  would permit Movement of Shramik Special trains in consultation with MHA.
- All States/ UTs should designate nodal authorities and make necessary arrangements for receiving and sending such stranded persons.
- Based on the requirements of States/UTs, the train schedule, including stoppages and destination would be finalized by MoR. The same would be communicated by MoR to the States/UTs for making suitable arrangements for sending and receiving such stranded workers.
- Publicity of train schedule, protocols for entry and movement of passengers, services to be provided in coaches, and arrangements with States/UTs for booking of tickets would be done by MoR.
- Sending States/ UTs and MoR would ensure that all passengers are compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to board the train.
- Social distancing to be observed by all passengers during boarding and travel.
- On arrival at their destination, the travelling passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the destination State/ UT.
Click here to see the Official Communication to the States/UTs
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Twelve major announcements for MSME sector by PM
New Dawn for MSME sector: Commerce Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced 12 important support measures for MSME sector from New Delhi, in a nationwide launch today. The announcements pertain to factors such as credit availability, interest rate, market access and cash flow.
District Thane in Maharashtra also features among the 100 selected districts. The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu attended the function in Thane.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prabhu said, MSME sector has to face a lot of hurdles in day-to-day business and it was of utmost importance to address the problems faced by this sector. He said that the 12 major announcements made by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi are historic and will herald a new dawn for MSME sector.
He further said that these announcements will see the day of light as the Prime minister himself will be closely monitoring their implementation.
He also appealed to the young entrepreneurs to make the best use of this opportunity.
Prime Minister's Office
Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit
An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit was convened on 26 March 2020 to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response. Earlier, PM had a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on this subject. The extraordinary G20 Summit was a culmination of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and G20 Sherpas Meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the meeting, G20 Leaders agreed to take all necessary measures to contain the pandemic and protect people. They also supported strengthening of the WHO’s mandate in the fight against pandemics, including delivery of medical supplies, diagnostic tools, treatments, medicines and vaccines.
Leaders also committed to use all available policy tools to minimize the economic and social cost of the pandemic and to restore global growth, market stability and strengthening resilience. G20 countries committed to inject over USD 5 trillion into the global economy to counter the social and economic impact of COVID-19. Leaders also agreed to contribute to the WHO led COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund on a voluntary basis.
PM thanked the King of Saudi Arabia for convening this extraordinary session of G20. In his remarks, PM noted the alarming social and economic cost of the pandemic, He added that 90% of the COVID-19 cases and 88% of deaths were in G20 countries even as they share 80% of world GDP and 60% of world population. He called on the G20 to come out with a concrete action plan to fight the global pandemic.
PM underscored the need to put human beings at the centre of our vision of global prosperity and cooperation, freely and openly share the benefits of medical research and development, develop adaptive, responsive and humane health care systems, promote new crisis management protocols and procedures for an interconnected global village, strengthen and reform intergovernmental organisations like WHO and work together to reduce economic hardships resulting from COVID-19 particularly for the economically weak.
PM called on the Leaders to help usher in a new globalization, for the collective well-being of humankind and have multilateral fora focus on promoting the shared interests of humanity.
At the end of the Summit, a G20 Leaders’ Statement was issued which called for a coordinated global response to fight the pandemic, adopting measures to safeguard the global economy, minimising trade disruption and steps to enhance global cooperation.